London Fashion Week

I have had a hard time finding things to rave about on last week’s London runways.  The British; although I adore their accents - have always stricken me as odd in just about every other way. I guess this also holds true for the British fashion scene for me!  There were a few collections I checked out and below, a summary of my favorites.

Temperley London showed a couple of cute maxi dresses that I liked, because I'll always be a sucker for a maxi dress!

I was excited about Topshop because I really like the things I’ve seen since they started selling pieces in Nordstrom in the states so I looked through their collection about three times.  They seemed to be aiming for “effortlessly chic” this is what I kind of liked…

So!  Yep!  That’s all I’ve got!  Better luck in September, London!

Tom Ford

When fashion and music intersect, I am in my own personal heaven.  Sometimes, I learn about great new bands like St. Vincent at the DVF show and then sometimes a legendary music artist collides with a legendary fashion artist and it’s so much fun to see for me.  That being said, I am a huge hip hop fan because hip hop is the soundtrack to my adolescent years!  When Jay Z released “Magna Carta, Holy Grail” back in the summer and I first heard “Tom Ford”, I first had to make myself stop walking around saying, “I don’t pop molly, I rock Tom Ford” because that’s a little bit inappropriate in the regular world.  Then, I immediately wondered in my head if and how Tom Ford would incorporate the song in his next collection.  I was not disappointed! On the runway was a blinged out dress interpretation of the shirt Jay Z has worn in his concerts.  What a super cool shout out to Jay Z!  If I were a teenager, I would totally sell my soul to get one or make my own knock off!  Jay Z’s shirt can be acquired for about $65, Tom Ford’s “knock off” will set you back about $6500!

Encircled around the Jay Z hype was also a fantastic runway collection.  With pieces done in mostly black, white, and brown, the Tom Ford show was sleek and sexy with a nod the ‘60’s and the celebration of beautiful simplicity.  The girl is wearing the clothes – just as she should.  See the whole collection here.

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Burberry Prorsum

Prints! New, fresh prints with a hand painted Native American flare are what were presented on the Burberry Prorsum runway in London.  While the scarves, trench coats, and signature plaid were present; they were accompanied by big, bold prints in warm, fall hues.  The looks were mash ups of uncoordinated prints that were intriguing and pleasing to the eye.  The collection overall was a pleasant and unexpected surprise.  It was fun, flirty, and definitely a trend that will be recreated in street style this fall.

View the complete show here!

Topshop Unique

The first time I ever heard about Topshop it was in a facebook game that their cyber store was sponsoring!  I wasn't too crazy about their collection overall but I think it's uber cool that that the company has accomplished so much so seemingly quick!  My favorites are below!  

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Burberry Prorsum

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!  The fashionistas are real jet setters! I have let London Fashion Week just slip right by me and they are already in Milan so I have some catching up to do!  First, I'm checking out the king of awesome rain slickers and wellies: Burberry!  Their higher end line, Burberry Prorsum, had a beautiful collection that paired shades of grey (and sometimes beige) with some beautiful collegiate shades - hunter greens, burgundies, mustard yellows, etc...  I like to call them "Ive League" colors.  Very Joe College!  My favorite looks are below!

 
 Runway photos courtesy of style.com